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Lebanese PM Urges Caution Amid Rising Regional Tensions

                                                       Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a firm warning against pulling the country into what he described as “adventures” that could endanger national security and unity. His remarks come at a moment of heightened regional volatility following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran.  Salam emphasized the gravity of the situation, urging all Lebanese factions to act with “wisdom and patriotism” and to prioritize the interests of the nation above external pressures or political agendas. Though he did not name Hezbollah directly, his message was widely interpreted as a caution to the Iran‑backed group, which has historically been involved in conflicts with Israel and has signaled it may not remain neutra...
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Futures Hold Steady as Wall Street Awaits Key Fed Minutes

US stock futures were largely unchanged early Tuesday as investors prepared for one of the final major catalysts of the year: the release of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq hovered near the flatline, signaling a cautious tone after a modest tech-led pullback to start the week.

Monday’s session saw all three major indexes slip, with megacap names like Nvidia and Tesla leading declines amid a mild rotation out of tech stocks. The dip comes as traders reassess positions heading into the final days of 2025, a year marked by strong gains across equity markets.

The upcoming Fed minutes are expected to offer deeper insight into policymakers’ thinking after the central bank delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut in December while hinting at a potential pause ahead With only weekly jobless claims left on the economic calendar before year-end, Tuesday’s release could shape market sentiment as investors look toward 2026.

Despite the recent cooling, Wall Street remains on track to close out the year with substantial gains, supported by robust performance in AI-driven tech and resilient consumer demand.


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